Material Handlers for hire in Aurora, IL
Find material handlers who specialize in safely moving, loading and unloading goods while operating forklifts and pallet jacks to ensure inventory accuracy and efficiency in logistics operations. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Aurora, IL to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Organizational Skills11%Heavy Lifting10%Education level
High school diploma or GED83%Associate's degree11%Bachelor's degree4%Years of experience
Less than 1 year2%1-2 years4%3-5 years22%Current company
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1st Ayd CorporationTime at current job
Less than 1 year33%2-5 years43%More than 5 years24%
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Last updated: Jul 23, 2026
Material Handler: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Aurora, IL: $46,909 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $41,053 – $53,601 yearly
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Team Leader/Material Handler
Aurora, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationAerial Lift CertificationOSHA 10RNDriver's LicensePTCB CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceOracle Transportation ManagementFedex Ship ManagerMaterial Handler Coordinator
Oswego, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical ExaminationAerial Lift CertificationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseFall Protection CertificationFire Safety CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsJust-In-TimeTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHazard MitigationMaterial Handler
Aurora, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
OSHA Safety CertificationCPRHACCP CertificationForklift CertificationSafety Training UndergoneSkills
Mechanic ExperienceAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingMaterial Handler
Aurora, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationNCCER CertificationOSHA 10CPRSkills
OSHAOSHA 10Safety Training UndergonePower ToolsHand ToolsInterpreting Technical DrawingsMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator
Aurora, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsWarehouse ExperienceMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator
Aurora, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime Management
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What's the average time to fill a material handler role?
The average time to fill a material handler role is 34 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do material handlers tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a material handler include: communication skills, organizational skills and heavy lifting.
What licenses or certifications are common for a material handler?
Common licenses or certifications for material handlers include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and Pallet Jack Certification.
What are some job titles related to material handlers?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to material handlers include: material handler/forklift operator, forklift operator/material handler and warehouse worker.
What level of education is common for a material handler?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a material handler in Aurora, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a material handler?
Most material handlers have 11 years of professional experience.
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